An in-law moving in can strain familial relationships and cause financial stress — even more so if that in-law has a substance abuse problem. That’s the case for Tony from Indiana. His mother-in-law ...

A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage anxiety and cravings, lowering the risk of relapse, a study shows.

Chad Butterfield is in a rebuilding phase, working to mend his relationships, his career and his faith in the future. The Holladay, Utah, man is also, at age 40, fighting a battle, trying to resist an ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom said "recent guidance allows support for recovery housing without creating a duplicative and costly new statutory category." The bill's backer called the veto "disappointing." ...

THIS time four years ago, I was sipping a glass of champagne and savouring every precious swallow – to the obvious disapproval of the waitress. The reason she was judging me? Because I ...

A new piece of legislation could enable people who are highly intoxicated to be detained for up to three days — something Manitoba's addictions minister and Winnipeg's chief of police say keeps ...

More than a year after a plan to help people on London's margins was met with pushback from neighbours and red tape from city hall, a property owner has turned the proposed location into a therapy and ...

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Craven says he has turned his life around after battling alcohol addiction and domestic violence charges.

A man who overcame an addiction to alcohol that spanned two decades said "walking was a great tool" when he initially took strides to become sober.

After attending too many funerals for young people, some residents of Kehewin First Nation have crafted legislation banning drugs and alcohol in the Alberta community.

Although drinking alcohol may seem calming at first, it can worsen anxiety, interact with medications, and disrupt sleep, experts warn.

Carthage High School ISD students learned about the importance and power of Narcan on Wednesday. Narcan is a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Shannon Jones, an employee ...